Is the thought of heavy game day fare on Super Bowl Sunday leaving you feeling super stuffed just thinking about it? Give fan favorite apps and dips a makeover by substituting Lifeway Kefir as a healthier alternative! These three ‘perfect-for-game-day’ recipes include Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Basil Pesto Hummus and Kefir Crab Dip!

Red Pepper Dip

Lifeway’s creamy Farmer Cheese mixed with roasted red peppers make for an easy and delicious probiotic-packed dip that you won’t be able to put down.

Ingredients

½ cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese
¾ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ a lemon, squeezed

Preparation

Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix together by hand until desired consistency is reached.

Kefir Crab Dip

Are you crazy for crab dip but not for the copious calories? Then we’ve got a recipe for you! Lifeway’s Farmer Cheese brings all the flavor and none of the guilt to this creamy, probiotic-packed appetizer.

Ingredients

2 tsp Lifeway Plain Low Fat Kefir
½ cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese
6oz crab meat
2oz cream cheese
2 Tbsp pickled banana peppers
¼ red onion chopped
½ a lemon, squeezed

Preparation

Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix together by hand until desired consistency is reached.

Pesto Kefir Hummus

This flavorful pesto hummus is probiotic-packed with no preservatives or artificial flavorings. After one bite, you’ll never go back to store-bought brands.

Ingredients

¼ cup Lifeway Plain Whole Milk Kefir
2½ cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed, if canned)
2 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
¼ cup pickled banana peppers
½ tsp garlic powder
2-3 Tbsp basil pesto to taste
½ a lemon, squeezed
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients into a food processor and blend until creamy. Serve with warm pita bread, crudités or crackers. This hummus also makes a great sandwich spread!

*Recipes and images courtesy of Lifeway Kefir.*